A Letter to the Blogger-A Reply on How Young People can Deal with Poverty

By Matilda Phiri 

A Reply on Article of How Young People Can Deal with Poverty

Dear Blogger
I have read your passage and I must say it offers several ideas for how young people can address poverty in their lives and in their communities. However, there are some limitations and assumptions that need to be examined.

Firstly, you  state that poverty is like a disease and suggests that it can only be addressed through quick and wise action. While it is true that poverty can have long-lasting effects and can be difficult to overcome, it is not necessarily a disease that can be cured simply through effort and wise choices. Structural factors such as inequality, lack of access to education and resources, and economic policies can all contribute to poverty and need to be addressed at a systemic level.

Secondly, you  imply that hard work is not enough to overcome poverty and that young people need to do the right thing at the right time. While it is true that hard work alone is not always sufficient, it is also important to acknowledge that some individuals may face greater barriers to success than others due to factors such as race, class, and gender. Therefore, it is important to address systemic inequalities in addition to promoting individual effort and choices.

Thirdly, you’ve made a suggestion that only a few people are rich and successful and that some wealthy individuals obtain their wealth through corrupt means. While it is true that there is a significant wealth gap in many countries and that corruption can be a problem, it is also important to recognize that there are many individuals and families who have worked hard and achieved success through legitimate means. This binary view of poverty and wealth ignores the complexity of socioeconomic systems and the many factors that contribute to inequality.

Fourthly, you have  emphasized education as a key way to address poverty, which is a commonly cited strategy. However, it is important to recognize that access to education can itself be limited by poverty and other factors such as discrimination and lack of resources. Therefore, education needs to be coupled with efforts to address structural inequality and promote equal access to opportunities.
Finally, you make a suggestion that young people can address poverty by abstaining from pre-marital sex and forming clubs to share skills and start small businesses. While these strategies can be helpful, they also place the burden of addressing poverty solely on young people and ignore the importance of systemic changes. 

Furthermore, the emphasis on abstinence and individual responsibility for preventing unwanted pregnancies and HIV/AIDS ignores the importance of comprehensive sexual education and access to healthcare.
While your  passage offers some useful suggestions for how young people can address poverty in their communities, it is important to recognize the limitations and assumptions that underlie these suggestions. Addressing poverty requires a multifaceted approach that takes into account systemic factors and promotes equal access to opportunities and resources.

Yours Faithfully 
E. G. 

Dear Edward 
Thank you for your useful feedback. I agree with your points. Inequality in accessing important resources has made it so hard for the youth to prosper. There is need for equal access to opportunities and resources. My readers will benefit a lot from this. Thank you very much.  Keep reading my blog. 

Regards
Matilda Phiri.